Coping

These stories about the resources, tools, and programs that can help people in our community overcome today's challenges are made possible through the support of Dietrich Law as a part of our Community Leaders Program.

Project Linus 'blanketeers' bring smiles

There is room for many talents. Members can knit, crochet, sew or quilt

Jun 22, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

No Pride in Genocide: Family asks for support to raise awareness

Aulora Buffalo is encouraging the community to add their hand prints to her car to raise awareness about the atrocities committed at Residential Schools

May 19, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

'Hike on Your Site' another way to help Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

'It's about getting together and remembering'. Hike for Hospice is June 25 at Stratford Perth Museum

Apr 26, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Food bank usage on the rise, donations declining

House of Blessing and the Salvation Army food banks are reporting donations have slowed and usage is on the rise. Both are eagerly awaiting spring food drives

Mar 15, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

A calm presence at Optimism Place moves on to the next chapter

A transition worker on the front lines of helping abused women, Brenda Boswell, who recently retired, was a history buff at Optimism Place in Stratford, sharing stories of powerful women that had carved the path current feminists are walking down

Feb 10, 2023 9:05 AM Read more >

Writing becomes therapy for skilled tradesman living with cancer

Stephen Medhurst was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2020. His blog documents his daily life as he gets accustomed to living with cancer - as opposed to dying from cancer

Jan 26, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Women's shelter off to a great start in its fundraising goal

In September, Optimism Place launched its Building on Hope Capital Campaign to raise $1 million by August. The shelter currently has 13 funded beds, which will jump to 28 after expansion

Dec 30, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth announces holiday campaign

The annual Lights of Love Holiday Campaign will include a lighting ceremony on Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m.

Nov 30, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

A compassionate way to say goodbye to your pet

Adrienne Tuling started Evermore Compassionate Pet Aftercare last November. Using what is described as gentle water cremation, the company provides a compassionate option for pet aftercare, and decreases the carbon footprint

Nov 7, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Local author wins prestigious literature award

S.P. Joseph Lyons wrote Little Bear in Foster Care for the kids that went through the same experiences he did. The Foster Care series has a published follow up and five more books in the works

Oct 17, 2022 2:21 PM Read more >

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